France facts
| Capital | Paris |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Western Europe |
| Area | 551,695 km² · 213,011 sq mi · 136,326,593 acres |
| Language | French |
| Demonym | French |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Time zone | Europe/Paris · UTC+2 · 9:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +33 |
| Internet domain | .fr |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, E |
| Capital coordinates | 48.8534, 2.3488 |
Time difference
Paris is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- France is about 5.9% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- France is about 2.3 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Paris to Washington, D.C.: about 6,166 km (3,831 mi) as the crow flies.
- Paris to London: about 344 km (214 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
France shares land borders with 8 countries: Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of France?
The capital of France is Paris.
How big is France?
France covers about 551,695 km² (213,011 sq mi), ranking 48 of 196 countries by area. It is about 5.9% of the size of the United States. It is about 2.3 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is France in?
Paris uses UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) today. When it is noon in Paris, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does France use?
France uses the Euro (EUR).
What is the country code for France?
The international calling code is +33. From the United States dial 011 33 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 33.
What language is spoken in France?
Official or national language: French.